France
Saint Desirat 2022 Ardeche Syrah
100% Syrah. Sustainably Farmed. Lots of characteristic Northern Rhone black pepper spice and savoury complexity. Sourced from vineyards just outside Saint-Joseph, hence the great price.
It's done in a juicy style, offering sappy spice-laced berry flavours on the palate. The spicy note recurs on the long, smooth finish. An exceptional value that is drinking superbly now.
A-F Gros 2021 Vosne Romanee Chalandins
Aromatically lifted notions of pink and purple petals splash out of the glass. On the palate the wine offers an exotic, velvety, and rich style, true to the appellation. Overall the wine is luscious, powerful, and expressive with a very specific finesse that the domaine is iconic for. Drink now through 2040.
Fauvin 2019/22 Chenas Tradition
